Anirudh Pisharody Says He’s ‘So Down’ to Play Nightcrawler in Marvel’s X-Men Movie
Anirudh Pisharody, known for his role in the television series 9-1-1, has publicly expressed his enthusiasm for joining Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot as the character Nightcrawler. The statement has garnered positive support from fans who see him as a compelling choice for the teleporting German mutant.
Marvel Studios’ X-Men film is still in active casting stages, with several key roles already assigned. The studio confirmed multiple cast members at D23 2026, including Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister. Despite these confirmations, numerous significant mutant characters remain uncast for the film.
Nightcrawler is among the notable X-Men characters still awaiting casting announcement. The character, known for his demonic appearance and teleportation abilities, is a classic member of the team with significant story potential. Pisharody’s public interest adds to ongoing speculation about how Marvel Studios will complete its X-Men roster for the reboot.